Laughing Stock Farm

We have put up an artificial tree for years, but am thinking this year we might do a real one with homemade ornaments--I think it would just be something different and fun--I have not even begun to decorate for Christmas this year--I am going to keep it very simple--simplicity seems to be in the air at our home and in our life this season--so as with the rest of life our Christmas will also be a no fuss, focus on Christ, keep it simple kinda holiday--I am actually enjoying this season much more this year than in previous years and I liken that to the fact we are not getting all caught up in the 'commercialism' of it all--we are just enjoying the season for what it means--such blessing in that!

What did the first day of December bring?

Well, December 1rst in my neck of the woods looked like this:

Freezing cold.
26 degrees with wind chill of 13
Snow.
About an inch or so but the wind
blew it all night
drifting it all over.
Grey Day. No Sunshine.

Bill paying, checkbook reconciling
grocery shopping, laundry doing,
calendar fixing, menu making,
kitchen cleaning.
Then
drive to lesson, drive to friends while lesson takes place.
Friend has emergency asks if I will work
for her.....tonight.
I say yes.
Pick up kid from lesson, drive home, flip laundry
jump in shower, get ready
flip laundry
Jump in car, head for work
Eat dinner at work
Work.
Come home.
Run puppies to the potty. Burrrrr the wind is wicked.
Come in
OOOOO Left my cell in my car.
Burrr the wind is wicked cold.
Come in.
Need more wood for the fire.
BURRRR the wind is wicked crazy cold.
Come in.
Not going back out.
Try to sit down with Bible study.
Can't focus.
Too much noise in my head and in my heart.
This is a gruleing week for me.
Double today, work Wed, thur, fri.
Go on road trip Friday, Sat Sun.
I am tired.
This sucks.

Oh Joy!

Today I had a conversation with a friend who is not a Christian ~ this friend has tried on various occasions to persuade me to accept the teachings of their church ~~ this person knows me well and paid me the most precious and lovely compliment a believer of the Lord Jesus could ever be told...... it has made my heart sing for Joy an I just needed to share it here with you all because so many of you love my Jesus as much as I do and will understand!!

This person told me that " born again Christians like me and another Christian they know were content with Jesus and not looking for any thing else" ....... oh dear reader -- can I just tell you how my heart lept for JOY when this friend shared this with me????

Oh that I would always be content with my Jesus..... oh that I would always have such closeness to Him that I would never feel the need for "religion" or "other teachings" outside of what He has given us in His word...... oh, how that made my heart sing!

My Jesus, My Savior,..... Lord there is none like you...... all of my days, I want to praise.... the wonders of your mighty hand....

My Jesus, My comfort.... tower of refuge and strength....let every breathe, all that I am.. never cease to worship YOU.......

Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing... power and majesty praise to the King......

I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I'll love you forever I'll stand....

Laughing Stock Farm

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What did the first day of December bring?

Oh Joy!

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